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Ultimate Road Trip Safety Guide For Families Travelling During the Holidays By Abbie Clark December 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON This isn’t the average family taking a trip – but can you imagine the fun they […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Pressing need for lifesaving blood and plasma donations, yet only 1 in 10 plan to give over the holidays By Staff December 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON While 6 out of 10 eligible donors in Canada believe donating blood or plasma over the holidays […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Can political influence play into decisions made by the Integrity Commissioner ? By Staff December 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The following is a Letter to the Editor that appeared in the Hamilton Spectator today. It was […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	When the violence has everyone in a court room trust is broken and is exceptionally hard to heal. By Staff December 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Intimate Partner Violence results when a relationship does not have the strength and resiliency to handle new […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
There will be service on Dec. 25-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1. By Pepper Parr December 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON It would be nice if they could get it right the first time. Collin Gribbons., part […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	So now we know that they did know - they just didn't want you to know. ASBESTOS By Pepper Parr December 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON UPDATE: The Hazardous Material (Asbestos) Abatement is included in the construction contract estimates included in the staff […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Canada's Casino Legislation Updates in 2022 By Samuel Heller December 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON iGaming, or online gambling, launched in Ontario, Canada, in April 2022. It opens the door for […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	It takes courage to stand up and ask the hard questions; that courage would appear to be thin at the city council level. By Pepper Parr December 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON We, unfortunately, hear frequently from different readers about “those people who are always whining” about issues […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Tough for the people who want to visit with family on Christmas Day By Staff December 12, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Schedule for transit services during the holidays. The city has gone back to the old schedule where […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Christmas Dinner Fixings for those who may have empty playes By Staff December 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON It is the time of year when going without is harder than ever. The avalanche of advertising […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Federal support of $500 for low income renters can now be applied for By Staff December 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Rents are still very high – it will probably be some time before they return to historic […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	How to get casino bonuses every day By Manuela Muroni December 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Casino bonuses are one of the best things when it comes to the prospect of playing […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Why are Staff and City Council not talking about any asbestos that might have been used in the construction of the Bateman High School. By Pepper Parr December 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON There is an important word missing from the discussion about the “adaptive reuse of the Robert […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Great music while children inspect a room full of Christmas Trees By Pepper Parr December 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Christmas is for kids. Christmas trees are for kids. The trees are put in place so […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Everything you wanted and need to know about turning Bateman into a community hub with tenants that pay rent By Pepper Parr December 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON This is a long article – when you are spending more than $70 million there is […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Covid19 cancels the early afternoon choir event at the Performing Arts Centre today. Late afternoon event will take place By Pepper Parr December 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Dear Friends. We received the following early this morning from Sabatino, the Director of the Southern […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Mayor poses for a 'class' picture By Staff December 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OBCH – Ontario Big City Mayors are asking Premier Ford to lighten up on his plans to […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Best 3 WordPress Hosting Options in Canada By Debashrita Majhi December 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Online business opportunities are becoming more numerous in Canada, and web hosting providers are always competing […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Big debt, nice building: public engagement after the big decisions are made By Pepper Parr December 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON We know who the players are. Brock University Burlington Public Library TechPlace Halton District School Board […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Rates and fees will be increased by 3% for almost everything - final decisions to be made December 13th at Council By Staff December 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The recommendation that came out of the Standing Committee earlier this week was to approve the 2023 […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)